Claire
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Not her, of course, but Claire Bennet — the Odessa, Texas high school cheerleader who couldn’t be killed.
From Salon ● Aug. 19, 2026
Claire Lomas began fundraising after a 2007 horseriding accident left her paralysed, with her efforts including completing the 2012 London Marathon in a "bionic" suit.
From BBC ● Aug. 18, 2026
Panettiere’s Claire was at the center of the series’ marketing thanks to the slogan, “Save the cheerleader, save the world.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 17, 2026
In NBC’s “Heroes,” Panettiere played cheerleader Claire Bennet, who had the ability to regenerate.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 17, 2026
Then lunch was over and it really was time for Will and Claire to leave.
From "Homecoming" by Cynthia Voigt
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